Blythe vs Erasmus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Blythe

Girl #1,864 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"free-spirited, blissful"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,864
Total SSA Count
107
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Bly, Blyt, Blyty

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Erasmus

Boy #19,720 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved, desired"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Dutch German Latin European English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#19,720
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Ras, Rassy, Rasmus

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Popularity Comparison

Blythe Rank #1,864
Erasmus Rank #19,720

Blythe is more popular, ranked #1864 vs #19720 for Erasmus.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Blythe ___

  • Blythe Rose
  • Blythe Anne
  • Blythe Marie
  • Blythe Jane
  • Blythe Claire
  • Blythe Elise

Erasmus ___

  • Erasmus Thomas
  • Erasmus Wilhelm
  • Erasmus Cornelius
  • Erasmus Sebastian
  • Erasmus Matthias

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Blythe

Rowan Wren Fern Heath Sage

If you choose Erasmus

Cornelius Casimir Hildegard Leonora Florian

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Blythe or Erasmus more popular?

Blythe is more popular, ranked #1864 compared to Erasmus at #19720 in the United States.

What do Blythe and Erasmus mean?

Blythe means "free-spirited, blissful" (Old English origin). Erasmus means "beloved, desired" (Greek origin).

Are Blythe and Erasmus boy or girl names?

Blythe is primarily a girl name. Erasmus is primarily a boy name.

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